A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, to install, repair, or modify any plumbing or heating system or fixture without benefit of a valid master or limited plumbing license issued by the Director of Engineering Services. With the exception of gas piping, an owner of a one and two family dwelling may conduct plumbing alteration, repair, maintenance or installation activities within said premises without benefit of a license as long as the work is performed by the owner and not by the owner's contractor or other person.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to directly or indirectly allow a license to be used in connection with work not actually conducted or completed by the licensee or under the direct supervision of said licensee The person using the license and the license holder shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
C. 
Conditions and restrictions. The Director may restrict or condition a license as he or she deems necessary or appropriate, any said condition or restriction shall be set forth on the face of the license or any renewal thereof at the time of issuance.
The Plumbing Advisory Board shall determine an applicant's qualifications for a Master or Limited License based on the following criteria:
A. 
Applicants shall be a minimum of 21 years of age and shall apply in writing to the Huntington Plumbing Licensing Board on application forms supplied by the Department of Engineering Services together with payment of the requisite application fee.
B. 
Work Experience. Every applicant shall have at least seven (7) years of continuous work experience in the installation, repair and/or maintenance of plumbing systems or equipment; or have completed a plumbing union apprenticeship program, or an approved course of study at a certified technical school, or any combination thereof.
C. 
Written examination. Upon the Board's approval of an applicant's work experience, the applicant shall sit for a written examination where the minimum passing score is 70%. Applicants that fail the written exam may schedule a second exam at no additional cost. Failure to obtain a passing grade on the second exam shall require an applicant to remit the requisite fee before the exam may be retaken. Failure to obtain a passing grade on the third exam shall void the application.
D. 
Practical examination. Applicants seeking to obtain a Master Plumbing License must successfully complete a practical examination and demonstrate sufficient knowledge and technical ability to perform and supervise the installation, alteration, modification, or repair of plumbing and heating systems.
E. 
Failure to receive a license shall not prevent the applicant from filing a new application at any time.
A. 
Application for a license. Applications for initial and renewal licenses shall be made in person and shall include the following:
(1) 
A completed and signed application on a form provided by the Department of Engineering Services accompanied by the requisite fee. The applicant shall disclose the D/B/A he or she proposes to use on the application; and
(2) 
Insurance certificates evidencing the existence of general liability coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 for any one accident and $500,000 for any one person, and for damage to property a minimum coverage of $250,000; and
(3) 
Such other and further documentation as deemed necessary by the Plumbing Advisory Board or the Director of Engineering Services.
B. 
Fees. The following fees are established for processing the application and issuance of a Limited License or Master Plumber License:
(1) 
Initial application fee. A non-refundable application fee of $150.00 shall be remitted for each license type applied for prior to an applicant taking the respective examinations.
[Amended 1-3-2024 by L.L. No. 6-2024]
(2) 
License fee. Upon successful completion of the requisite examination(s) the applicant shall remit a license fee of $300.00 prior to the issuance of a Limited or Master Plumber License.
[Amended 1-3-2024 by L.L. No. 6-2024]
(3) 
Re-examination fee. If an applicant fails the written examination twice a non-refundable $50.00 re-examination fee shall be payable before the test may be taken for a third time.
(4) 
Renewals. An individual who possesses a single or multiple Limited License(s), or a Master Plumber License may renew the license(s) upon timely application for the renewal of such license(s) and payment of a non-refundable license renewal fee of $300.00 prior to the expiration of the license(s) sought to be renewed. Within 90 days after the expiration of the current license, renewals may be permitted upon the payment of the license renewal fee and an additional penalty of $75.00 without written reexamination. Applicants who fail to renew their licenses within such 90 day period shall be required to apply for a new license with the Plumbing Advisory Board and pay all requisite fees.
[Amended 4-11-2024 by L.L. No. 20-2024]
Licenses shall be issued to those meeting the requirements of this chapter. A photo ID card identifying the licensee's name, type of license, license number, and the date the license expires shall be issued by the Town to all licensees. Photo ID cards shall be available at all times during the performance of work, and shall be produced upon request of the code enforcement official or customer. Any licensee who fails to produce the ID card upon request shall be in violation of this chapter.
Initial and renewal licenses issued for limited activities or for master plumbers are valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance.
A. 
The Town Board may, from time to time, determine that another municipality maintains a standard for licensing master plumbers equivalent to that maintained in the Town of Huntington, and authorize the execution of a written Reciprocal Agreement with the other municipality waiving, upon the presentation of proper documentation, the written and practical examination of licensed master plumbers seeking a Reciprocal Master Plumber License in the Town of Huntington pursuant to the Agreement. The license fee established in this Chapter in the amount of $150.00 shall be paid by those requesting a Reciprocal Master Plumber License before such licenses will be issued.
B. 
Application requirements.
(1) 
An applicant filing under this section shall furnish a copy of his Master Plumber License establishing that he has been certified as competent and duly licensed for at least one year by the licensing municipality; and
(2) 
A Letter of Good Standing issued by the licensing municipality evidencing that the license is current and valid, and has not been suspended, modified or revoked.
C. 
Issuance of reciprocal license.
(1) 
An applicant who qualifies under this section shall be issued a Master Plumber License only. No certificate of competency shall be issued to any applicant unless the applicant has been examined and recommended for approval by the Plumbing Advisory Board of the Town of Huntington.
(2) 
Such Reciprocal Master Plumber License shall be valid for a period of three (3) years, subject to payment of licensing and renewal fees, and only during that period of time in which the issuing municipality and the Town of Huntington maintain their Reciprocal Agreement. Suspension or termination of said Agreement shall require a licensee under this section to return their license to the Plumbing Advisory Board within 10 days of receipt of notification by the Town. Failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not relieve any person owning, operating maintaining or installing any plumbing systems or equipment from liability for loss of life or damages to persons or property caused by any defect in the work or hazardous condition therein, nor shall the Town be deemed to have assumed such liability by reason of any license issued pursuant to this Chapter.
A license may be suspended or revoked by the Director of Engineering Services when it is found by inspection or otherwise that there has been an unlawful act in connection with the license, including but not limited to any of the following:
A. 
A condition or restriction set forth in the license has been violated, neglected or ignored; or
B. 
There has been a false statement, an error, mistake or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or documents submitted for a license or license renewal; or
C. 
The license is used by a person other than the person to which the license was issued; or
D. 
The license holder failed, refused or neglected to comply with a lawful order of the Director or a code enforcement officer pertaining to the license within the time provided therein; or
E. 
The license was issued in error or in violation of state, county, or local law, rule or regulation; or
F. 
Such other basis as deemed proper or necessary by the Director.
A. 
Prior to the suspension or revocation of a license, the code enforcement official shall prepare a report outlining the reason(s) for the proposed suspension or revocation of the license. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the licensee together with a Notice of Hearing which shall contain the date, time and place of an administrative hearing before an Administrative Hearing Officer to determine whether the license should be suspended or revoked.
B. 
Amendment, modification or withdrawal. The code enforcement official may amend, modify or withdraw any Notice issued if, in his judgment, the circumstances warrant such action provided the amended or modified Notice is served as provided in (C) herein within five (5) business days of service of the original Notice, and a hearing has not occurred.
C. 
Service of Notice. The Notice of Hearing and Report shall be served either personally in accordance with the CPLR, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and by regular mail, addressed to the licensee at the address shown on the application.
An administrative hearing shall be held before a duly appointed Administrative Hearing Officer. Hearings may be adjourned only upon good cause shown.
A. 
Conduct of hearings. At the administrative hearing the licensee shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel and provided with an opportunity to be heard. He may present the testimony of witnesses, experts and such other evidence in his own behalf as he deems necessary and relevant to the subject matter of the hearing. All hearings shall be recorded.
B. 
The Hearing Officer shall consider the evidence and shall submit his or her findings and recommendations to the Director of Engineering Services for ultimate determination. A copy of the Hearing Officer's report shall be filed with the Town Clerk and served upon the licensee in the same manner as the Notice of Hearing. Such mailing shall include a statement that the recipient has five (5) days from receipt of the report to submit to the Director his written objections to the Hearing Officer's findings and recommendations. The Director shall consider the written objections and the Hearing Officer's report, and may adopt or reject, in whole or in part any portion thereof as he or she deems advisable or necessary under the circumstances. The Director's determination shall be final, and shall be filed in the Office of the Huntington Town Clerk and mailed to the licensee by regular mail and by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
C. 
Action upon non-appearance. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of the licensee to appear at the administrative hearing or if the mailing is returned by the Post Office because of the inability to make delivery for any reason, as long as the Notice was properly addressed, at the election of the Director the license may be suspended for a period of time or revoked for the reasons set forth in the code enforcement officers original report. The Director's determination shall be final, and shall be filed in the Office of the Huntington Town Clerk and mailed to the licensee by regular mail and by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
D. 
Error or mistake. If the basis for the suspension or revocation is § 153-26(E) such suspension or revocation shall be effective upon a mailing advising the licensee that the license is suspended or revoked and the reason(s) thereof. Such mailing shall be accomplished by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the licensee at the address shown on the application.
E. 
Remedies. Nothing contained herein is intended to limit or restrict the Town's use of other remedies without limitation, at law or in equity, or impede the ability of town officials to enforce the code through stop work orders, notices of violation and summonses.